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  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,148 views

    Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

    In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Behold He Comes

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,679 views

    Encourages us to be ready for Christ’s return by focusing on eternity and God’s Kingdom.

    Behold He Comes Matthew 24:36-50 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    What To Do Til Jesus Comes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    A call to faithfulness and fruitfulness while waiting for Christ’s return; an overview of 2 Thessalonians.

    What To Do ‘Til Jesus Comes 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 3:3-5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Decker avatar

    Be Cautious, Be Assured

    Contributed by Christopher Decker on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Helping people understand the end times. What Christ’s return really means!

    Our Gospel Lesson this morning continues to deal with a subject that can frighten many, make many try to predict its coming and can catch many off guard, the subject is the second coming of Christ. Even Christ says in Mark.13:32-33 “But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    Christians must learn to live in eager anticipation of the return of our Savior, Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Wake Up!!! Intro: One day a cardinal was approached by an anxious, agitated priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of the Savior in the chapel behind the main alter. What should we do?” To which the cardinal answered, “Look busy!” --- For literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,257 views

    If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

    Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Blessed Hope And Our Response To It

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    Consider the blessed hope - the return of Christ for the saints and what should be our response to it.

    THE BLESSED HOPE AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT Titus 2:11-15 The Christian’s "blessed hope" that is referred to in Titus 2:13 is the imminent, personal pre-millennial return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The early church thought more about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ than about death or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Blessings From The Messiah

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    The purpose of this chapter is much the same as that of the 9th, the encouragement of the captives that had returned to their homeland.

    The purpose of this chapter is much the same as that of the 9th, the encouragement of the captives that had returned to their homeland. They have been under the rebukes of the Lord for their negligence in rebuilding the temple. They are surrounded with enemies and dangers. They have been told why ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,986 views

    We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

    Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Found Thankful And Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    Message about how we should be living in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor November 23, 2003 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Condemming Sin In The Flesh,the Other Side Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,067 views

    Will there be faith on Earth when Jesus returnes? Can we live up to Gods expectations?

    Condemning Sin in the Flesh ,The other side of Jesus. There has been a lot of controversy over what a Christian is supposed to do to convey the teachings of Jesus to the lost and unruelly in the world. We have been told here lately that we must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremy Morford avatar

    If The Oil Runs Out

    Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 30,905 views

    A message on being ready for the Lord’s return from the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.

    If the Oil Runs Out Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: In my younger, more foolish days, there was a game that I liked to play that my wife didn’t like very much. We’d be driving down the highway, when I’d notice that the fuel gage was getting close to empty. My wife’s preference at this point, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Disection Of Falling And Rising

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    The real power of the prodigal son story is that he returned, not to wealth, status and power, but to the Father.

    Returning To The Father Text:Luke 15:11-25 In considering this parable we must consider the 3 groups in the main to whom it was addressed: Verses 1-3 1. Publicans - needed to know about loving the lost. Jesus tells them of lost sheep, a lost coin, addressing that which most spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Hicks avatar

    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,112 views

    Ready or not, Jesus is coming again and the wise person will be prepared for His imminent return.

    READY OR NOT Matthew 25:1-13 Are you ready for Christmas yet? It is hard to believe, but the big day is only a little over 5 weeks from now. This can be one of the most frantic times of the year for people. As we busily make preparations for sending Christmas Cards, buying presents, setting ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Last Days

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,107 views

    This is a sermon that calls attention to the last "perilous days" upon the earth before the return of the Lord.

    The Last Days TEXT: II Timothy 3 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The concept of progressive evolution is not Biblical. Through the ages man’s wickedness has led him on a downward path. In these last days the proliferation of man’s wickedness and defiance against God will demand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist